Visual Welding Inspector Level 1 - Classroom
Course Overview
This classroom course is designed for Welding Inspectors who want to increase their knowledge of metallurgy, inspection and testing techniques. This is your first step to advancing your career and increasing your earning potential.
The Course Includes
- World-class teaching and knowledge from our CWB instructors
- An opportunity to network with other welding professionals.
- Students will have access to the online portion of the course (Brightspace) for 120 days beginning 30 days prior to the course start date or at time of registration if within 30 days. This platform will provide course lessons, course quizzes, final course exam and a digital copy of the textbooks.
- Participants will have access to download a transcript and certificate of attendance on successful completion of the course exams and final AI exam. Passing grade is 70%.
Please Note
Participants are required to have access to a device to complete course content and exams online during the course.
Inspector Level 1 Delivery Methods
The following topics will be covered
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HEAL-102 Health & Safety
This lesson should be completed online prior to the start of the class. This topic will not be covered in-class. - DINT-301 Drawing Interpretation
- JDPR-302 Joint Design and Metal Preparation
- SYMS-302 Weld Symbols
- PROC-301 Welding Processes and Equipment
- METL-301 Metallurgy and Material Specifications
- SCWQ-301 Codes, Standards and Specifications
- BICM-301 Basic Inspection Concepts and Methods
- VICT-301 Visual Inspection Concepts and Techniques
- WFIC-301 Weld Faults: Inspection and Causes
- INSP-301 Functions of the Inspector
- IL1P-301 Practical Exercises
The in-class presentations are based on the CWB Level 1 Textbooks.
ÒõAPPµ¼º½ to CSA W178.2
To advance your career even further, and provided you meet the requirements as outlined in CSA W178.2, most course candidates are eligible to take the next step of applying for certification to become a certified Level 1 welding inspector, in conjunction with attending the course.
Should candidates wish to pursue this route, the Welding Inspector Application Form (CWB Form 450) and Visual Acuity Form (CWB Form 455) must be completed, submitted, and approved prior to the course start date. All information regarding the certification process is outlined in our Welding Inspector Application Guide (Form 301). The application fee is not included in the course registration fee.
Successful completion of the course material and course examinations will exempt you from writing the closed book CSA W178.2 certification examination on the fundamental principles and practices of welding, quality control, and welding inspection, resulting in the candidate only needing to complete the two code exams and the Practical Exam. (All certification examinations must be completed within 2 years of the application approval date).
Welding Inspector certification exams will be available for completion on the next day immediately following courses offered in our Milton and Nisku locations ONLY.
If you are taking a course but not at one of the two locations mentioned above, please contact our Call Centre at info@cwbgroup.org or 1-800-844-6790 for further information on additional exam locations, or if you have questions pertaining to the application process.
For certification requirements please review the CSA W178.2 certification service.
Available Classes
| Dates | Location | Instructor | Price* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 7th to 17th, 2025 | Calgary - Boilermakers Lodge 146 | Lou Petillot | $2,109.00 | Register |
| May 5th to 15th, 2025 | Milton - CWB Office | Lou Petillot | $2,109.00 | Register |
| June 9th to 19th, 2025 | Nisku - CWB Office | Rogelio Menz | $2,109.00 | Register |
| June 16th to 26th, 2025 | Northwestern Polytechnic - Grande Prairie | Lou Petillot | $2,109.00 | Register |
| July 7th to 17th, 2025 | Nisku - CWB Office | Rogelio Menz | $2,109.00 | Register |
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July 21st to 31st, 2025 Class runs from 8:30am - 4:30pm Mountain Time. |
Virtual | Lou Petillot | $2,009.00 | Register |
| August 5th to 15th, 2025 | Surrey - KPU | ´¡±ôÌý³§³Ü³¾²¹±ô | $2,109.00 | Register |
| August 11th to 21st, 2025 | Regina | Derek Scobie | $2,109.00 | Register |
| August 18th to 28th, 2025 | Nisku - CWB Office | Rogelio Menz | $2,109.00 | Register |
| September 8th to 18th, 2025 | Nisku - CWB Office | Shaun Paranych | $2,109.00 | Register |
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September 22nd to October 2nd, 2025 Class runs from 8:30am - 4:30pm Mountain Time. |
Virtual | Lou Petillot | $2,009.00 | Register |
| November 17th to 27th, 2025 | Calgary - Boilermakers Lodge 146 | Shaun Paranych | $2,109.00 | Register |
| November 24th to December 4th, 2025 | Victoria - Camosun Coastal Centre | ´¡±ôÌý³§³Ü³¾²¹±ô | $2,109.00 | Register |
| November 24th to December 4th, 2025 | Nisku - CWB Office | Rogelio Menz | $2,109.00 | Register |
| December 1st to 11th, 2025 | Saskatoon - Sask Poly - Kelsey | ¶Ù²¹°ù³¦²âÌý³Û²¹²Ô³Ù³ú | $2,109.00 | Register |
| January 12th to 22nd, 2026 | Northwestern Polytechnic - Fairview | ¶Ù²¹°ù³¦²âÌý³Û²¹²Ô³Ù³ú | $2,109.00 | Register |
| February 23rd to March 5th, 2026 | Nisku - CWB Office | Rogelio Menz | $2,109.00 | Register |
| *Additional course materials may be required and are not included in the course price. See course materials section for more information. | ||||
Course Materials
These products must be purchased during course registration.
These products are required for attending the course. Â They may be purchased during registration if not already owned.